Full Ethical Hacking

• What is Ethical Hacking?

• Ethical hacking is the process of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer
systems and networks to improve their security. It involves using the same techniques and
tools as malicious hackers, but with the goal of improving security rather than causing
harm.
• Why is Ethical Hacking Important?
• Ethical hacking is important because it helps organizations identify and fix security
vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. By proactively testing their
own systems, organizations can improve their overall security posture and reduce the risk
of data breaches and other security incidents.
• What is Kali Linux used for?

• Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various

information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer
Forensics and Reverse Engineering.
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• What language does Kali Linux use?​

• Kali Linux fully switched to Python 3. This means that any tool packaged by Kali that was
using Python 2 has been either dropped or converted to use Python 3. Any tool converted
to Python 3 contains only scripts with /usr/bin/python3 as their shebang.​
• What is the scanning tool for Kali
Linux?

• Scanning: The first step in ethical

hacking where an attacker gathers
information about the target
system.

• Kali comes with Nmap, a

network mapping tool capable of
vulnerability scanning. What is the
best vulnerability scanner for Kali?
For your initial recon, we would say
Nmap.
Mobile Hacking
• Mobile devices have become an integral part of our daily lives, and as
such, they have become a prime target for cyber attack. Ethical hackers
must be aware of the vulnerabilities that exist on mobile devices and
understand how to exploit them in order to secure them against malicious
attacks.
• Common Mobile Hacking Techniques
• Phishing attacks
• Malware
• Man-in-the-middle attacks
• Tools and Techniques for Mobile Hacking
• Rooting and Jailbreaking
• Reverse Engineering
• Exploiting vulnerabilities in mobile apps
• Best Practices for Securing Mobile Devices
• Keep software up-to-date
• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication
• Avoid connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks
• Open Source Intelligence
• Open source intelligence (OSINT) is a
crucial component of ethical hacking,
providing valuable information for
reconnaissance and vulnerability
assessments.
• OSINT is completely legal because it only
uses information that is available through
“open sources”. This means that it doesn't
include information that is kept within your
organization's database, but rather just
information available from public sources.
 Social
Engineering

What is Social Engineering?

Social engineering is the art of manipulating
individuals to divulge confidential
information or perform actions that may not
be in their best interest. It is a non-technical
method of intrusion that relies heavily on
human interaction and often involves
tricking people into breaking normal security
procedures.
• System Hacking
• System hacking involves gaining
unauthorized access to a computer
system or network. Ethical hackers
use this technique to identify
vulnerabilities in the system and
improve its security.
• Techniques used in System
Hacking
• Password cracking
• Exploiting software vulnerabilities
• Social engineering attacks
• Wireless Network Hacking
• Wireless networks are becoming
increasingly popular and are often used in
homes, businesses, and public places.
• However, they can also be vulnerable to
hacking attacks if not properly secured.
Wireless network hacking involves gaining
unauthorized access to a wireless
network, which can lead to theft of
sensitive information, identity theft, and
other forms of cybercrime.
• One common method of wireless
network hacking is through the use of
password cracking tools, which attempt
to guess the network's password
through trial and error.
• Another method is through the use of
rogue access points, which are fake
wireless access points that are set up to
mimic legitimate ones. When users
connect to these fake access points,
their data can be intercepted and
stolen.
• Web Application
Hacking

Web hacking refers to

exploitation of applications
via HTTP which can be done
by manipulating the
application via its graphical
web interface, tampering the
Uniform Resource Identifier
(URI) or tampering HTTP
elements not contained in
the URI.
• Client Side Attack
• Client-side attacks target
vulnerabilities in the client-side
software, such as web browsers
and email clients. These attacks
can be used to steal sensitive
information or gain access to a
system.
• Types of Client Side Attacks
• Cross-site scripting (XSS)
• Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
• Clickjacking
• Preventing Client Side Attacks
• Keep client-side software up-to-
date
• Use anti-virus software
• Disable browser plugins and
add-ons that are not needed
• Penetration Testing
• Penetration testing is a simulated cyber attack
on a computer system, network, or web
application to identify vulnerabilities and
weaknesses that can be exploited by malicious
actors. It involves testing the security of the system
from an attacker's perspective and can help
organizations identify potential risks and take
measures to prevent them.
• Penetration testing can be done using
automated tools or manual techniques.
Automated tools can scan the system for known
vulnerabilities and generate reports, while
manual techniques involve a human tester who
can identify complex vulnerabilities that
automated tools may miss.
• Penetration testing can be classified into two
types: black box testing and white box testing.
In black box testing, the tester has no prior
knowledge of the system, while in white box
testing, the tester has complete knowledge of
the system's architecture and design.
• Penetration testing can help organizations
comply with regulatory requirements and
industry standards, such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and
ISO 27001.